The figures below are similar. Find the missing perimeter. There are two squares. One large and one small. The large one has P=30m at the top and 8m at the bottom. The small one has p=? at the top and 4.8 at the bottom. How do I find the missing perimeter?

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The figures below are similar. Find the missing perimeter.  There are two squares. One large and one small. The large one has P=30m at the top and 8m at the bottom. The small one has p=? at the top and 4.8 at the bottom. How do I find the missing perimeter?

anonymous · Answer

@butterflydreamer

anonymous · Answer

The larger side of the smaller shape, would be 18m long.

anonymous · Answer

To find it, that's easy with a calculator, but just using proportions is a bit more difficult. I can take the time to explain if you want?

anonymous · Answer

No I'm good you gave me the right answer it appears as that is one of my multi choice options.

anonymous · Answer

Well I know it's the right answer, I was just wondering if you wanted help reaching there.

anonymous · Answer

Nope, but thank anyway.